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Chevelle454 · 08-26-2003, 11:51 PM

I am about to start the restoration on a '72 3/4 ton. My dad says I should do it all original because it will be worth more. But I want to mod the motor and upgrade the interior. What kind of difference in value would an original truck be over a nicely done custom?

cdowns · 08-27-2003, 12:12 AM

my opinion is : it's your truck your money do what makes you happy !! if you're thinking about makin money with it you probably won't

Longhorn Man · 08-27-2003, 12:16 AM

Agreed.
Besides, it is only worth what some one will give you for it.

Chevelle454 · 08-27-2003, 12:20 AM

I really like the idea of customizing the interior. I want a classic looking truck(original exterior) with a modern interior. I also want it to look just as beautiful under the hood...

1971 Cheyenne · 08-27-2003, 12:46 AM

I have looked at it both ways. When it really comes down to it, do what you want! it's your truck and YOUR the one whos gonna be putting the blood sweat and tears into it.

When you plan it out though, you might look at how something is going to affect the resale value. For that reason, I am going slightly customized, but retaining the stock look.

67cst · 08-27-2003, 02:29 AM

i think you got it right about keeping it semi stock looking but the interior is a must for updating imo, cd players are always nice or maybe a newer style seat...

*Phillip Johnson* · 08-27-2003, 03:36 AM

If you are going to keep it and make a daily driver out of it.. Make it the way you want. C/D in the dash, speakers in the doors, fuzzy dash board, twice pipes from the big block back!

**CPNE** · 08-27-2003, 09:39 AM

Listen to your Dad he's right.

dubie · 08-27-2003, 09:46 AM

This is Gee_Emm's truck. The perfect example of how nice you can make the engine look and maintain a beautiful stock 3/4 look on the exterior

dubie · 08-27-2003, 09:47 AM

The nice exterior. This is an amazing looking original paint truck

**1970cstblazer** · 08-27-2003, 09:48 AM

Since most of these trucks have been modified, I prefer the stock restorations.

**CPNE** · 08-27-2003, 09:49 AM

Other than the intake and carb that IS stock:p

And dog dish hubcaps on OE steel wheels is oh so right.

Your Dad is making sense now isn't he?

*Randy70C-10* · 08-27-2003, 09:50 AM

lol, a nicely done custom will be worth more if it's done right, but you have to be happy with it either way....and like cdowns said, you probably won't make any money on it anyhow. I'm lucky if I break even every time I sell a car.

**CPNE** · 08-27-2003, 09:55 AM

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a nicely done custom will be worth more if it's done right

Perhaps, but one could argue either way. One thing is definate, a custom truck with have a much smaller market segment interested in it making reselling it more difficult. Marketing 101 baby!

Is your dad making sense now?

dubie · 08-27-2003, 09:56 AM

I am customizing my truck to suit my needs. There is no way in hell I would ever get the money back out of this truck, that i have put in. I think you should just do whatever you feel is right. If you plan on selling it, then a stock restoration wouldn't be a bad idea. It just makes it easier for the next owner to customize the hell out of it

*Randy70C-10* · 08-27-2003, 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by CPNE
custom truck with have a much smaller market segment interested in it making reselling it more difficult.

Well, I can't argue with that.

paintpyro · 08-27-2003, 09:58 AM

Hey Jeff, I'm still confused, are you for stock or custom?

Slammed67 · 08-27-2003, 10:02 AM

I would do the opposite of what CPNE would do

**CPNE** · 08-27-2003, 10:05 AM

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Hey Jeff, I'm still confused, are you for stock or custom?

None of what I've said was meant in a strict sense. Actually I don't really care what anyone does to make them happy. Some days I just like to push buttons.

...and it works (see slammed67's comment above).

*Randy70C-10* · 08-27-2003, 10:07 AM

I can't argue with slammed67 either.

lol

ronniej · 08-27-2003, 10:09 AM

If it is your money, do what you want. what ever makes you happy. my wife wanted to keep my truck stock ( 71' gmc 3/4 ton custom camper) but we came to an arangement. i do what i want to the truck and as long work the overtime to pay for it. see she wanted to keep it stock cause it was given to us when a member of her family died. the truck has been in the family since ordered form the factory new. i feel that just the looks of the truck are great and with a little modification it could be one killer ride. and like i tell her, it will still be in the family and one day we can give it to one of my three sons.

ronniej

Slammed67 · 08-27-2003, 10:11 AM

LOL..... you didn't push my bottons..... I just enjoy your stock vs. custom arguments

**CPNE** · 08-27-2003, 10:12 AM

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my wife wanted to keep my truck stock ( 71' gmc 3/4 ton custom camper) but we came to an arangement.

You probably didn't listen to your Father either!

Randy, please don't argue with this either

**CPNE** · 08-27-2003, 10:15 AM

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LOL..... you didn't push my bottons..... I just enjoy your stock vs. custom arguments

Like I said, I'm just stirring the pot to get a reaction, in a harmless way. It worked. I don't really have that strong a conviction one way or the other...and yes, today is a slow day at work.

tom hand · 08-27-2003, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by Randy70C-10
lol, a nicely done custom will be worth more if it's done right,

Yea if it is a steet rod...Usually "customs" are so over priced they don't sell at all, or they don't fit the taste of the person who has a big wad of cash. You can't go wrong with a stock look. Do whatever you want to the motor just be sure to save the parts to but it back to stock. With ever truck that is modified that just makes the stock ones worth more money. 10 years from now what ever custom mods you made will be out of style and the stock ones will be worth twice what they are selling for now.

08-26-2003, 11:51 PM	#1
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Original vs. Custom I am about to start the restoration on a '72 3/4 ton. My dad says I should do it all original because it will be worth more. But I want to mod the motor and upgrade the interior. What kind of difference in value would an original truck be over a nicely done custom? __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

08-27-2003, 12:12 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	my opinion is : it's your truck your money do what makes you happy !! if you're thinking about makin money with it you probably won't __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-27-2003, 12:20 AM	#4
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	I really like the idea of customizing the interior. I want a classic looking truck(original exterior) with a modern interior. I also want it to look just as beautiful under the hood... __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

08-27-2003, 12:46 AM	#5
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	I have looked at it both ways. When it really comes down to it, do what you want! it's your truck and YOUR the one whos gonna be putting the blood sweat and tears into it. When you plan it out though, you might look at how something is going to affect the resale value. For that reason, I am going slightly customized, but retaining the stock look. __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

08-27-2003, 02:29 AM	#6
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	i think you got it right about keeping it semi stock looking but the interior is a must for updating imo, cd players are always nice or maybe a newer style seat... __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

08-27-2003, 12:16 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Agreed. Besides, it is only worth what some one will give you for it.

08-27-2003, 03:36 AM	#7
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	If you are going to keep it and make a daily driver out of it.. Make it the way you want. C/D in the dash, speakers in the doors, fuzzy dash board, twice pipes from the big block back!

08-27-2003, 09:39 AM	#8
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Listen to your Dad he's right. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

08-27-2003, 09:46 AM	#9
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	This is Gee_Emm's truck. The perfect example of how nice you can make the engine look and maintain a beautiful stock 3/4 look on the exterior Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-27-2003, 09:47 AM	#10
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	The nice exterior. This is an amazing looking original paint truck Attached Images __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-27-2003, 09:48 AM	#11
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,827	Since most of these trucks have been modified, I prefer the stock restorations.

08-27-2003, 09:49 AM	#12
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Other than the intake and carb that IS stock:p And dog dish hubcaps on OE steel wheels is oh so right. Your Dad is making sense now isn't he? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 08-27-2003 at 09:52 AM.

08-27-2003, 09:50 AM	#13
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	lol, a nicely done custom will be worth more if it's done right, but you have to be happy with it either way....and like cdowns said, you probably won't make any money on it anyhow. I'm lucky if I break even every time I sell a car. Last edited by Randy70C-10; 08-27-2003 at 09:52 AM.

08-27-2003, 09:56 AM	#15
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	I am customizing my truck to suit my needs. There is no way in hell I would ever get the money back out of this truck, that i have put in. I think you should just do whatever you feel is right. If you plan on selling it, then a stock restoration wouldn't be a bad idea. It just makes it easier for the next owner to customize the hell out of it __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-27-2003, 09:58 AM	#17
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Hey Jeff, I'm still confused, are you for stock or custom? __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster



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08-27-2003, 10:02 AM	#18
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I would do the opposite of what CPNE would do __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

08-27-2003, 10:07 AM	#20
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I can't argue with slammed67 either. lol

08-27-2003, 10:09 AM	#21
ronniej Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: illinois Posts: 21	If it is your money, do what you want. what ever makes you happy. my wife wanted to keep my truck stock ( 71' gmc 3/4 ton custom camper) but we came to an arangement. i do what i want to the truck and as long work the overtime to pay for it. see she wanted to keep it stock cause it was given to us when a member of her family died. the truck has been in the family since ordered form the factory new. i feel that just the looks of the truck are great and with a little modification it could be one killer ride. and like i tell her, it will still be in the family and one day we can give it to one of my three sons. ronniej

08-27-2003, 10:11 AM	#22
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	LOL..... you didn't push my bottons..... I just enjoy your stock vs. custom arguments __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

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